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Exeter NH Stake

My Acts of Neighborliness

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My Team's Acts of Neighborliness

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Active Members

A Nation of Neighbors

Building a Nation of Neighbors, One Small Act of Service at a Time

👥 Member Roster

Member Acts
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Carolee A.
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David S
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Elaine H.
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Jennifer D
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Pamela B
3
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Jan M
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Beth M
1
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Courtney D
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Erinn S
1
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Ethan H
1
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Kim ackernecht
1
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Linda H
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Rosemary S
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Cynthia Gebler
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Erik B.
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Kelli M
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SpongeBob S
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📋 Acts of Neighborliness Log

Jennifer D · Sep 19, 2026
Making New Connections1

I introduced myself to my new neighbors today and offered to help them unpack their U-Haul.

David S · Sep 19, 2026
Other1

Created a video of scripture and prophetic doctrine from the Bible and placed it on Facebook for both my friends and the public

Every once in awhile I post a video on Facebook sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and his saving Grace. Today I posted a warning to the Nations regarding jesus's return. And told them that they must prepare to meet our savior.

Carolee A. · Sep 19, 2026
Making New Connections1

Lifeguard for Single Adult waterfront

Spent 6 hours on waterfront to help with boats, kayaks, and check in. Was on the lakefront to ensure safety for our older single adults in the region. A participant was having difficulty with processing and regulating emotions. I was able to calm the storm so they could enjoy the beautiful waterfront.

Carolee A. · Sep 19, 2026
Practicing Everyday Kindness1

Met new friends attending an event

As I entered the space, there were several who arrived for the first time and were not comfortable in the setting. We started a conversation to learn more from each other. When we lean forward and spark joy, it ignites and helps others to feel comfortable

Jennifer D · Sep 19, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Sent a text message to a local single mom, who has a lot on her plate, letting her know that I was thinking of her and would love to catch up soon!

Elaine H. · Sep 18, 2026
Borrowing, Lending, and Giving Things Away1

Brought a number of things to a wonderful thrift store that really serves the community.

Jennifer D · Sep 18, 2026
Offering Gratitude & Recognition1

I returned from a planned vacation and gifted a box of chocolates to my co-worker who covered for me while I was away on vacation.

David S · Sep 18, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Produced a men's luncheon to discuss scripture and to fellowship with singing and prayer.

We have established and Institute titled voices Institute for Jesus Christ. We believe that people do not need a college degree of theology to share their knowledge and testament of the saving Grace of Jesus Christ. We meet on a regular basis and we provide services and programs to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Elaine H. · Sep 18, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Was able to offer support to 2 different employees at 2 different stores when dealing with difficult patrons.

David S · Sep 17, 2026
Lending a Hand1

I volunteered at the gather food pantry preparing meals

The Gather food pantry of Portsmouth New Hampshire serves thousands of meals each month to those who are facing food insecurity. They also make available fresh vegetables and other grocery goods at no charge. Individuals who are homeless or financially stressed can come and get a couple of prepared meals Monday through Friday.

Carolee A. · Sep 16, 2026
Offering Gratitude & Recognition1

Took the time to thank our operations manager for his hard work!

Our pool chems for all 10 bodies of water were in constant chaos. So many complaints and so many people disappointed because the pools were so unpredictable. At one point they were closed due to malfunctioning equipment. Our new operation manager worked for 2 weeks trying to remedy the situation. The last 3 days the pool chems have been on target. I went out of my way to find him and thank him personally for getting the pools in working order. I felt he really needed how grateful

Carolee A. · Sep 16, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Arrive early at my wife’s work and help the operations team fold bins of towels

My wife works as a lifeguard at a club. I noticed the back log of towels and offered to help. I am getting to know the operations team and it has been a great experience to get to know some great prople.

Pamela B · Sep 16, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Held baby for mother of toddler while she played with the toddler.

Pamela B · Sep 16, 2026
Borrowing, Lending, and Giving Things Away1

Gave cheese to local food pantry

David S · Sep 16, 2026
Other1

Helped lead a Bible study.

The pastor who usually conducts the Bible study was unable to be there. I offered the group my assistance in a topic of discussion regarding 2 Kings chapter 19. Where King Hezekiah was going to destroy Jerusalem and he was rebuked by the Lords word and took his armies back home because she was frightened.

David S · Sep 16, 2026
Practicing Everyday Kindness1

Greeted many people with a smile today.

On my way to work and during my shopping and even right at work I would greet people with a smile and and for some of them I ask them how they were doing.

David S · Sep 16, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

I called the wife of a patient at Portsmouth Hospital to lend support and help make a connection for healing. and made a referral. refer

Yesterday I met a man at the hospital while visiting patients who had a blockage in his intestine that they cannot operate on because it's too close to vital organs. I contacted a friend of mine and asked him to speak with his son who is a gastrologist surgeon to see if he could help in any way. We're waiting for a response.

Elaine H. · Sep 16, 2026
Making New Connections1

Took a friend I haven’t seen in a while out to lunch

David S · Sep 15, 2026
Making New Connections1

Visiting 5 separate individuals at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Most every Tuesday morning I go to the Portsmouth Regional Hospital where I am part of the volunteer spiritual care team and I visit patients in their rooms. Sometimes I sing a song. Sometimes I pray with them or for them. Sometimes I help them make connections in the community like housing for example housing. I do my best to lift their spirits and help them feel cared for.

Elaine H. · Sep 15, 2026
Making New Connections1

Organized a pickle game for players who wanted to get together and play outside which is open to everyone. It is such a joy to bring people together.

Kim ackernecht · Sep 15, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Had my neighbor over for dinner

My neighbor recently had to help her 100 year old father move to an assisted living. It has been challenging for her to have made that decision. We invited her over for shrimp scampi. It likely won’t be the last time she joins us at our table.

Pamela B · Sep 15, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

volunteered for library after school program

I volunteer two days a week at the library with the students from Mast Way School in Lee, grades K-4.

Rosemary S · Sep 15, 2026
Beautifying Shared Spaces1

Planted a garden for neighbors

My husband and I received permission to dig along our apartment front sidewalk and also build a long garden box. We planted hydrangeas, butterfly bushes, and lilacs along with perennials and annuals. In the garden box we planted tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and herbs. We shared our produce with our apartment neighbors who accepted them gladly. Many are elderly and not able to get out but do walk to the front of the building to see the flowers and visit with neighbors. Everyone is appreciative.

Carolee A. · Sep 15, 2026
Making New Connections1

A lifeguard colleague had a medical

Carolee A. · Sep 15, 2026
Making New Connections1

Cleaned the pool deck and cleaned out shelving units.

A co- worker had a medical emergency this week. I tried to help out the pool deck so that it was clean and ready when she returned to work.

Carolee A. · Sep 15, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Arrived at 3:40am to make sure chemicals for the pool was checked before a coworker got into the pools at work

One of the front office workers was a little nervous about getting into the spas before work due to chlorine abnormalities. So I came to work early to test the chemicals so she would be safe.

Beth M · Sep 14, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

I brought hand-cut flowers to my neighbor

Erinn S · Sep 14, 2026
Other1

I babysit and provide meals

I take care of a 5 month old, while her mother works. We walk to the grocery store and get groceries to make lunches for the nursing mother.

Ethan H · Sep 14, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Provided meal to co-worker

Coworker's wife was put into the hospital. Had a prompting to reach out and provide a meal or two. Reached out and found they still had the need. Providing the food tomorrow.

Linda H · Sep 14, 2026
Making New Connections1

Went to neighbors child cross meet

11 year old neighbor, whose parents work, asked us to come to her cross country race so she'd have someone to cheer her in...love supporting the kids.

Carolee A. · Sep 14, 2026
Making New Connections1

Delivered some wedding decor and items to help my boss with her upcoming wedding

My supervisor has had some challenges in life. When she mentioned she was getting married I told her I had items for weddings if she needed to borrow them. She was so taken back to think I would help her out. She is so used to doing things on her own so offering help was so appreciated.

Courtney D · Sep 14, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Preparing snack packs for the high school football team for their away games.

Jan M · Sep 12, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Made and delivered three pints of soup to shut in neighbor

This elderly lady who loves chicken and celery soup recently was released from rehab after 10 weeks recovering from a broken leg. Standing to cook is hard for her. Knowing I could make something she enjoys made her day and filled several meals.

Jan M · Sep 11, 2026
Practicing Everyday Kindness1

Had house keys made for elderly friend

When I called an elderly friend near noon, I discovered she had been stuck in her electric recliner for 8 hours because the remote cord had slid out of reach. The only other person with a key to her house was unavailable. I contacted a friend who was able to bypass the locked doors. Then I had extra keys made so my friend could pass them out. I, also, velcroed the remote cord in place so it could not fly. My friend was so grateful. And I am grateful to God I could help.

Carolee A. · Sep 6, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

I was able to make a fruit tower to serve at a celebration of their son’s baptism.

A family who continues to serve others was getting ready for a baptism. I offered to bring a tower of fresh cut fruit to assist with the celebration. Serving others that are always serving was such an honor for me💗

Team Progress

Exeter NH Stake

35/ 250 acts14%

toward the 250-act team goal

Acts Rendered

Making New Connections9
Sharing Food & Hospitality5
Providing Support & Encouragement4
Lending a Hand4
Other3
Practicing Everyday Kindness3
Borrowing, Lending, and Giving Things Away2
Offering Gratitude & Recognition2
Showing Up in Your Community2
Beautifying Shared Spaces1

Team Info

Member since
Sep 15, 2026
Location
Exeter, NH

Ideas for Acts of Neighborliness

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Making New Connections
  • Introduce yourself to a neighbor you don't know
  • Start a conversation with a vendor at the farmer's market
  • Start a conversation in the grocery store line
  • Make small talk with someone you see often but rarely talk to
  • Ask someone you know relatively well to tell you more about themselves
  • Welcome a new neighbor with a note, treat, or small introduction
  • Invite someone to join you for a walk
  • Sit with someone new at a community event
  • Ask a longtime resident to tell you something they love about the neighborhood
  • Introduce two neighbors who might enjoy knowing each other
  • Introduce a young person to someone who works in a field they're interested in
Lending a Hand
  • Put your neighbor's trash cans away
  • Help a neighbor with repairs or maintenance tasks such as cleaning out gutters, removing brush, or weeding
  • Wash and/or vacuum a family member's car
  • Walk your neighbor's dog
  • Water plants, collect mail, or pet sit while your neighbor is on vacation
  • Mow your neighbor's lawn, with permission
  • Shovel or sweep a neighbor's walkway
  • Bring in a package left on a neighbor's porch
  • Help carry groceries or heavy items
  • Offer to drive someone to an appointment or errand
  • Help a neighbor troubleshoot a simple household or technology problem
Providing Support & Encouragement
  • Visit an elderly neighbor
  • Invite a neighborhood child who isn't often included over to play
  • Visit a nearby retirement community
  • Compliment a neighbor on their home or yard
  • Make an effort to engage in active listening the next time you're talking with someone
  • Post an encouraging note to someone's social media feed
  • Check in on someone who has been grieving, sick, or under stress
  • Send a simple "thinking of you" text or card
  • Invite someone who lives alone to join you for a holiday or special meal
  • Listen without trying to fix anything
  • Remember an anniversary, birthday, or hard date for someone
  • Send a handwritten note instead of a digital one
Sharing Food & Hospitality
  • Take a baked good to a neighbor
  • Make a special meal for someone you live with
  • Invite someone over for a meal
  • Host a dinner party
  • Offer extra garden produce to a neighbor
  • Drop off snacks or canned goods at a food pantry or neighborhood share box
  • Bring soup or dinner to someone going through a hard week
  • Host a casual porch night, cocoa night, or lemonade stand
  • Share a favorite recipe with a neighbor
  • Invite someone to sit with you at a public event
  • Organize a neighborhood potluck
Borrowing, Lending & Giving Things Away
  • Loan something to a neighbor
  • Ask to borrow something from a neighbor
  • List unwanted items for free on a local Buy Nothing page
  • Donate items to a local resale shop
  • Borrow something from your library's "library of things"
  • Restock an existing free library or free pantry box
  • Create a small neighborhood free library or free pantry box
  • Offer to share tools, garden supplies, or extra seeds
  • Pass along children's clothes, toys, or books
  • Offer extra moving boxes, packing supplies, or storage bins
  • Share a recommendation for a trusted local repair person or service provider
  • Donate blood
Beautifying Shared Spaces
  • Pick up litter on your street
  • Pick up litter in the park or on a trail
  • Plant some flowers in a shared neighborhood space
  • Clean up an empty lot
  • Volunteer at a community garden plot
  • Weed around a shared sign, sidewalk, or common area
  • Plant bulbs where neighbors will see them in spring
  • Rake leaves from a storm drain
  • Report a broken streetlight, dangerous sidewalk, or pothole
  • Help maintain a little free library, community board, or trailhead area
Showing Up in Your Community
  • Attend a town festival, parade, or seasonal celebration
  • Join a community class, walking group, book club, or garden club
  • Participate in an interfaith activity
  • Organize a block party
  • Attend a neighborhood association meeting
  • Attend a community meeting
  • Shop at a local business
  • Attend an event at your local library
  • Utilize a shared community maker space
  • Participate in an open mic night at a local cafe
  • Support a local band or artist by attending a concert
  • Attend a city council meeting and thank the council members
  • Attend a school concert, play, game, or fundraiser
  • Visit a local museum, historical society, or community exhibit
  • Volunteer at a food pantry, community supper, or clothing closet
  • Vote in a local election
  • Attend a public lecture, author event, or local history program
Offering Gratitude & Recognition
  • Look a cashier or shop attendant in the eye and thank them
  • Offer a cold drink to your mail carrier
  • Write a thank you note to someone who regularly serves you
  • Join a community Facebook group and post positive, grateful thoughts
  • Post a note of gratitude to someone's social media feed
  • Review a local business on Google or Yelp with sincere praise
  • Write a note to an elected official offering praise and encouragement
  • Thank a teacher, coach, librarian, crossing guard, or bus driver
  • Leave a positive note for a neighbor who keeps a beautiful garden
  • Send a thank-you email to someone who organized a community event
  • Publicly praise a volunteer group, nonprofit, or civic worker
  • Compliment a local business employee to their manager
Practicing Everyday Kindness
  • Make an extra effort to obey slow speed limits in your neighborhood
  • Let someone go ahead of you in line
  • Return a stray shopping cart
  • Hold the door and make eye contact
  • Be patient with a new employee or trainee
  • Wave to neighbors, walkers, delivery drivers, and road workers
  • Keep sidewalks clear of snow, leaves, toys, or trash
  • Turn down loud music or outdoor noise out of consideration for neighbors